Here’s a classic, cheesy, savory Sausage Balls recipe—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or party snacks 🧀🌭
Sausage Balls
Makes: ~24 balls (1 inch each)
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups Bisquick (or any baking mix)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine raw sausage, shredded cheddar, Bisquick, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly (hands work best).
3. Form Balls
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Place on prepared baking sheet, leaving space between balls.
4. Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through (sausage internal temp 160°F / 71°C).
5. Serve
- Serve warm.
- Great with mustard, ranch, or a simple dipping sauce.
Variations
- Spicy: Use hot sausage or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Cheese twist: Mix in Parmesan or pepper jack for extra flavor.
- Herbed: Add chopped parsley or chives.
- Make-ahead: Freeze raw sausage balls on a tray, then bake from frozen—add a few extra minutes to cook.
💡 Pro Tips
- Don’t overmix; it can make sausage balls tough.
- For smaller bite-size balls, reduce baking time to 15–18 minutes.
- Using cold sausage helps them hold shape better.
If you want, I can also give a crock pot or slow cooker sausage balls version that stays warm for parties.
Do you want me to do that?
